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EK11 CEA

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,745 mi
Last recorded122,745 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 CEA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 108,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 98,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,643 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,960 miles

Brake fluid getting dark

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,372 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,334 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tryes worn and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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EK11 CEA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK11 CEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK11 CEA registered?

EK11 CEA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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